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“Elegy” by Natasha Trethewey

Natasha Trethewey's poem offers her take on death, and so much more
Posted on October 15, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

According to this article in The Atlantic, Natasha Trethewey’s “Elegy” for her father is not actually about death. As the author states, “…what’s being elegized is…a kind of loss between father and daughter, a kind of estrangement.” Although the poem … Continue reading →

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“Things Shouldn’t Be So Hard” by Kay Ryan

Kay Ryan's "Things Shouldn't Be So Hard" celebrates the memories we leave behind
Posted on June 4, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

I’ve been writing this column since August, and yet I’ve never written about a local poet. That changes this week, as I’ve just discovered Kay Ryan, a current resident of Marin County. It’s shocking that I’ve only just come across … Continue reading →

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